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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
4
The legislature hears a gentler push for state supervision of telephone firms with main groups signaling willingness to accept oversight. Opponents argue local control should remain, while Bell and other firms suggest parity with existing public service supervision. The question centers on balancing local rights with statewide accountability.
A vocal appeal to the House of Representatives denounces a Senate condition on Cuba and the Philippines as a dishonorable lever tied to the river and harbor bill. The speaker warns of armed occupation or war and urges a stand against violating the nation’s faith.
A Senate party vote sinks Congress’s constitutional powers into the President. Hoar alone dissents for Republicans. The measure cedes all military civil and judicial authority over the Philippines to the executive, with meager reporting to Congress. Critics warn of an absolutist experiment endangering republican government.
Mr. J. R. Carter, president of the Boston Associated Board of Trade, urged Aldermen at a subway hearing that Boston should build and own its beneath surface assets. He criticized private control for forty years, arguing the city should keep valuable resources for public benefit and require returns from private users. He praised the business community for seeking municipal ownership to protect citizens' rights.
A report notes many underground assets have disappeared and urges focused action to preserve what remains. The piece stresses urgency and coordinated cleanup to prevent further loss.
The nation bids farewell to William M Evarts a former cabinet member and famed jurist whose career shaped much of the republics legal and political landscape He stood out as a top lawyer before international tribunals and as the US advocate in the Alabama claims and the 1876 electoral contest a proud Massachusetts figure and premier statesman of his era
A Boston column records a mix of domestic anecdotes and events. Thomas Kelley sells two Boston terriers to a Duke who sails aboard Oceanic to Queenstown, then regains the dogs after financial trouble. The Calumet Club hosts at Tremont Theatre with notable NH figures, while John Craig misses weeks on stage. A port sale of potatoes and cheese by proxy is planned at Lewis Wharf. An observant Boston resident aids a sick neighbor, and tax dodging law notes surface. Senator Chandler nears a post, while Rear Admiral Cervera’s status hints at a monarchic view. Towanda Club minstrels tickets sell fast for March shows.
Teddy and Jay Wallace parlay marriage plans with playful humor. Teddy resists a proposal from Jay Weldon while joking about knighthood and ambition. The scene ends with Teddy choosing which Jay she is engaged to, amid music, poetry, and a sudden doorbell.
Mrs. Lucien BE Ells sister of Admiral Sampson from Detroit says his health is very poor and his mental troubles underlie his actions against navy personnel. She fears he may never recover to his former wartime condition and notes that public chatter worsens his condition.
T E Micseley & Co at 145 Tremont St offer men's and women's shoes now $1.00 and $2.00 from $4 to $6. A large lot for children Misses and boys priced at 60c 75c 1.00 and 60.
A Sunday Post style list of meals with recipes for stuffed potatoes scalloped apple and other dishes. Includes banana oatmeal mutton chops fried potatoes and coffee. Ends with Mrs J B Mayhew Somerville Massachusetts noting home cook tips.
Feb 2 Natick legislative committee on public health toured the Cochituate water basin and meadow cited as a nuisance to public health. The group visited North Natick and heard residents’ views on water conditions. Dr Richards called stagnant meadow water a malaria cause, echoed by others.
The Helvetia Singing Society of Swiss heritage gave a strong concert in Kossuth Hall last night. They opened with Mendelssohn’s unfinished Loreley under Dr Louis Kelterborn, and performed Heim’s Vineta Parting of the Forest Klauer Das Wilde Heer plus folk songs and chamber pieces. A supper and dancing followed.
Cambridge woman Mrs Mabel Loomis Todd and her daughter Miss Millicent Todd join Professor Todd of Amherst on a journey from New York to Borneo to observe the solar eclipse. They take new corona photography gear and a device to capture 150 photos in six minutes.
The first division of the National Association of Railway Postal Clerks held its fifth annual banquet and reunion at Faneuil Hall with over 300 members present. Guests included Hon. Joseph H. Conry and other officials. Thomas N. Hart gave the welcome address and C. L. Shaffer spoke as national president on the association’s progress.
National Secretary presented papers from divisions including Hornellsville Virginia Columbus and San Antonio on topics such as Our Nearest Neighbor Mutual Insurance for R P C s and The Work of the Auxiliary Association. The Harvard Quartet provided vocal selections and W W Carpenter of the Boston division served as castmaster.
About a dozen neighbors attended the Board of Aldermen hearing on subway questions. The Tinkham resolve urged city ownership and control, while the Norris proposal favored private build with city ownership after a set period. The sentiment leaned toward municipal ownership.
The Republican State committee met last night at Youngs Hotel with Colonel Goetting presiding. President Soule and Speaker Myers were introduced as key figures likely to secure Republican victories in legislation. Mr Reynolds urged party unity before the campaign, with no further actions taken.
The full bench of the Supreme Court sustained the plaintiff's actions in Levi Hudson administrator versus Lynn and Boston Railroad Company. The tort action seeks damages for the death of Joseph P. Rape alleged to result from the railroad's carelessness.
The withdrawal of a threatened will contest by Western relatives leaves the Chamberlain estate to the Boston Public Library. The Chamberlain autograph and manuscript collection, valued at 40 000 to 50 000 dollars, will go to the library where it was housed for years. Dartmouth College receives the judge’s library valued around 5000 dollars. The bulk of the estate goes to Mrs. Whitman, the judge’s former housekeeper, with 8000 now and 2000 in contingencies plus a residue share.
A man pursues solitary writing and claims unmatched wisdom. After years he gathers his work and, upon showing it, is told by a sage that all his ideas were voiced by Shakespeare centuries ago, proving pride can meet a well known truth. The piece mocks self deception and literary vanity.
A New Spring Neckwear display offers novelty silk fabrics in granite weave with popular shapes. The 52 inch narrow four in hand necktie, suited for high band collars, normally sells for 1.00 but is offered at a special season opening price.
Broken lots and odd sizes of men s winter weight shirts and drawers offered at prices from 50 cents to 1.00 each. Selection includes various sizes and values in a clearance sale.
Hosiery item described with polka dot fleur de lis patterns in navy cadet and black. High spliced heels double soles and toes. Real mace cotton quality imported. Regular price 85 cents now 19 cents, with sale wording.
The advertisement lists price reductions on misses jackets in plain colors from 12 to 18 dollars and on girls outing suits for ages 14 to 18 from 16 50 to 26 90. Also shown are reductions on other items previously priced 7 50 9 00 and 10 50 now at 5 00 3 00.
Advertisement notes hose-fast boys' stockings in black ribbed cotton with double knee heel and toe. available in all sizes at regular price per pair, see price 123 cents.
Jersey vests and boys gray shirts offered at low prices with quality garments available. Items include fleece lined pantalets and drawers priced at fifty cents each, plus jersey vests and gray shirts.
Advertised boys attire including mils serge sailor suits for ages 3 to 12 in white red and black with silk braid and embroidery offered at cut prices. Also listed are blue cheviot trousers 3 to 16 years and genuine paca cloth sailor suits in red brown and royal blue with trims at reduced opening prices.
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